How Canada landed 405,000 new immigrants in 2021 An overview of how Canada managed to achieve the highest immigration level in its history amid a challenging pandemic environment. Canada exceeded its 2021 immigration target by landing 405,303 new permanent residents last year, according to new data obtained from IRCC by CIC News. By Kareem El-Assal
Immigration Canada’s backlog stands at 1.8 million people, but there are signs of improvement IRCC is processing FSWP applications at a faster pace. The permanent residence, study permit, and citizenship inventory have improved in recent months. IRCC’s inventory remains at 1.8 million persons as of February 1, however there are signs of progress among immigration, study permit, and citizenship applications. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada’s decision to land over 400,000 immigrants in 2021 has come at a cost ANALYSIS: While the decision has helped many immigrants, it has also hurt many others. Here are some suggestions to get the immigration system back on track. The Canadian government entered 2021 with an ambitious immigration goal. By Kareem El-Assal
Quebec issues 322 invitations in new Arrima draw Quebec's immigration ministry released details of a second immigration draw held in January. Quebec invited 322 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection on January 27. By Alexandra Miekus
Québec lance 322 nouvelles invitations via Arrima Le ministère de l'Immigration du Québec a publié les détails d'une ronde d'invitation qui a eu lieu le 27 janvier via Arrima. Québec a invité 322 personnes candidates à présenter une demande de sélection permanente le 27 janvier. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada announces measures to improve immigration processing times Canada wants to use $85 million budget to return to normal processing standards for various immigration programs by the end of the year. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has brought forth Canada’s plans to get the immigration system back on track. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec invites 512 in first Arrima draw of 2022 Quebec's immigration ministry released details of a January 13 immigration draw. Quebec invited 512 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection on January 13. By Alexandra Miekus
Québec lance les premières invitations de 2022 via Arrima Le ministère de l'Immigration du Québec a publié les détails de la première ronde d'invitations de l'année visant les candidats à l'immigration. Québec a invité 512 personnes candidates à présenter une demande de sélection permanente le 13 janvier. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec invites 326 in new Arrima draw Quebec's immigration ministry releases details of the December 9 immigration draw. Quebec invited 326 workers to apply for a permanent selection on December 9. By Shelby Thevenot
